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Death toll of Thai soldiers rises to 19 as border fighting with Cambodia intensifies

11 Sept 22:32 Key points summarised by AI

Intense border clashes near Prasart Ta Kwai and Mount 350 have resulted in the deaths of two more Thai soldiers, bringing the total death toll to 19 since December 7.
Thai forces have regained full control of Prasart Ta Kwai but struggle to capture strategic Mount 350 due to challenging terrain favoring Cambodian defenders.
Cambodian forces are employing BM-21 rockets and sacrificial drones in their attacks, prompting warnings for civilians to avoid drone debris.
In retaliation, Thai tanks shelled a Cambodian casino building suspected of storing drones and ammunition, causing a large fire.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.